Lion's Tail
Whiskey · Coupe
A 1937 Cafe Royal Cocktail Book recipe — bourbon with allspice dram, lime, and bitters, named for the British slang 'twisting the lion's tail.'
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 22% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | spiced, citrus, historic, warm |
Ingredients
- Bourbon Whiskey2 oz
- Allspice Dram0.5 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz
- Simple Syrup0.25 oz
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Lime Wheel1 piece
Method
- Add all ingredients to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Double strain into chilled coupe
- Garnish with lime wheel
Pro Tips
- 1937 Cafe Royal Cocktail Book — bourbon + allspice dram + lime + bitters.
- Allspice Dram (St. Elizabeth's) is hard to find but the drink can't work without it.
- Bourbon, not rye — the sweetness balances the pimento spice.